Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography

Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a book written by James E. Palmer, Jr. that provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Carter Glass. Glass was an American journalist and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was also the Secretary of the Treasury under President Woodrow Wilson.The book explores Glass's early life and upbringing in Virginia, as well as his career as a journalist and editor. It also delves into his political career and his role in shaping American economic policy during the early 20th century. Glass was a key figure in the creation of the Federal Reserve System and the Glass-Steagall Act, which separated commercial and investment banking.Palmer's biography provides a detailed examination of Glass's personal and political life, including his controversial views on race and segregation. The book also explores Glass's relationships with other prominent politicians of his time, including Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman.Overall, Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a thorough and engaging account of the life of one of America's most influential political figures. It offers valuable insights into the history of American politics and economics during a critical period of the country's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.